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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

"Mrs. Bowser, there goes Che frs
church bell! Are you readyP"
mo"
"You amt! Then you'll stay home
Idon't propose to go into church afteI
the sermon has begun and make asho"
of myself! What on earth have you
been doing all mornings"
Waiting on you" :,
"0n me! Mrs. Bowser, don add
falsehood to your other vices! am
going going alone"
He sailed off with a benign look on
his countenance, tenderly raised his
hat to three or four ladies before he
was out of sight, and I saw by the
paper the next day that he had sub
scribed $72 to help pay off the churcp
debt. Detroit Free Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
Fishing at Homo.

Snubkins, who had come home late
and limp the night before, discovered
in the morning that his irate spouse,
besides going through his pockets, had
concealed themo necessary portions
of his wardrobe.
II say, Maria, this won't begin to
do" he murmured; 81 must go out
early this morning"
"What forp"
1--WE got an engagement to 60 fish.
ing for founders. "
THAT'S all right You just founder
about here, and I'll fish for you. y
BRAKES Travellers Magazine.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

Es'Essl1zElassHa ''7ar'F13
mantle aud a velvet cushion, on which
reposed costly ring.
Selim asked them where they were
going, and the men told him that the
carriage belonged to a wealthy noble
man who was coming up to town in a
day or two, and had sent them on be-
fore to have fresh gliding put to his
carriage, fresh lining to his mantle,
and a new setting to his ring. On hear
ing this Selim told the men that if they
would only drive him down to the shore
first, and let him have the loan of the
mantle and ring for couple of hours,
he would pay them a thousand silver
pennies. At first the attendants hest.
tated, but the thought of the money
tempted them; and when Selim pointed
out that he could not possibly rob them,
seeing that they were four to one, they
consented, and did as he requested.
Directly they arrived at the beach, Selim
sent off two of the attendants to sum
mon the ships captains to speak with
him, and announced himself to them as
a wealthy merchant who was prepared
to buy up the whole of their cargOes
then and there for eight thousand gold
piastres. The captains declined, assur-
ing him that the cargoes were worth at
least fifteen; on which Selim said
shrewdly:
THAT may be, but you know well
you would not get third of that, if
you had to bargain with number of
us, and perhaps some of your goods
would not be sold at all; so you will do
well to accept my offer while it is still
open; and as a guarantee of the pur-
chase money see here my signet ring,
which, before / return to town can de-
post with you"
When the captains saw the ring
which was a ruby as big as a pigeons
egg, and the grand coach and attend
ants, they thought they were not likely
to find any customers with more money
to spare than this lordly parsonage in
the court mantle, so they accepted his
terms without more ado; and thus
when, an hour later, the real city mer-
chants arrived all agog to buy up the
rich cargoes, they found them already
sold to person none of them knew;
and he drove so hard bargain with
them (for it would have ruined their
credit to 60 back empty-handcd) that
what he had bought for eight thousand
gold piastres he managed to sell to
them for thirty thousand, not a penny
less!
Behold poor Selim, then, now almos
} the richest man in the whole province:
and, being a grateful fellow, the first
use he made of his wealth WIS to seek
: out the wise old councillor, and Offer
him a present of thousand piastres in
; return for the axiom whicA had been
3 the making of his fortune But when
the aged man heard his story, and
how wonderfully he had profted
5 by his mothers advice, and those few
t words spoken by the roadside, he
would not take the money, but be,
t slowed on the young man his own
daughter in marriage, and, taking him
to the King, he entreated the latter tC
give him the post of keeper of the royal
e treasury, saying that one who knew SC
S well how to manage his own affairs
, was worthy to manage those of king
s dom. So Selim was made treasurer,
r and lived in honor and wealth all the
e rest his life, -Iheo. Gift, in Little Folks
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05
Timidity That Wears OFF.

Eyes, Bill, lam engaged to Miranda.
But do you know, she is most excess
sively timidP Nothing would induce
her to fire off a pistol?"
"Whenyou are married to her, Joe
much of that timidity will wear Off.
You'll be taking off your boots in the
lower hall at night inside of the first
six months. n-Pk,Iadelphia Call.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

There is no way in which so much
influence can be welded as through the
schoolroom. The man who writes fol
teachers, who speaks to teachers, ha.
the rarest privilege of molding human
society. The teacher, in her every day
work, is liable to forget her high mis-.
sion, in the details of her labor; is liable
to become Indifferent to her character
building possibilities; is liable to forget
how high intelligent activity of mind is
above routine study of facts and pro.
cesses; how much nobler self control is
than mere obedience; how much grand.
er loving confidence is than forced sub
mission to authority; how much moro
worthy serenity in service is than fret
full impatience.-JoWrHaI Of Education.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1887-02-05

Sam Sixkiller, the Cherokee chief.
of-police, who was recently murdered
in Indian Territory, had killed seven
men, ali tcugE Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
THE WICHITA SYNDICATE.

There have been SO many inquiries made
about the Wichita Syndicate that a little ex-
PLANTATION will be gladly received It's pur-
pose as defined by the charter, is TO buy and
sell real estate. erect buildings or loan
money. It's directors and officers are ladies
of Wichita, all property owners and directly
interested in Wichita. Its capital stock is
divided into one thous and shares of one hun
dred dollars each, and any person may take
forty shares or less. The usual rules and reg
uations of all corporations, will govern this,
and the books are open for subscription at
any time.
1t is the intention to fit up an office as soon
as a suitable location can be secured. which
will be under the management of two ladies.
The board of directors will hold meeting
at 532 Waco avenue on Monday at p. M,
and all persons who desire to learn more of
the syndicate are invited to be present at this
meeting
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The directors and friends of the Ladies
Benevolent Home have charge of the suppe
at the Old Settlers ball on the evening o
the 22d They will be grateful for donation
of eatables, oysters &c, and hope to MAKE
the supper as great a success as their dinner
of a year ago
| At meeting of the Old Settlers association
it was decided that all provisions left from
their annual dinner be donated to the Ladies
Benevolent Home; they to furnish the supper
| for the ball and to have the use of all dishes.
tables and room for that purpose.
JOHN WILKIN, Sec.
The members of the Ladies Benevolent
Home will meet at the Home at 3 O'Clock
sharp. Monday, to make necessary arrange
ments for the supper to be given at the Old
Settlers ball at the opera house All friends
wishing to assist US are cordially invited to
be present By order OF President.
Painters and decor ators-The next meet
ing of the Union will be held in the opera
house hall at corner of First and Market
streets, Monday evening, February 81. You
are cordially asked to be present as the inl-
tiation to the secret workings of the Union
will take place. S. ED. MOORE.
The Rev. Chas J. Adams lectures tonight
at St Johns church on The Printing
Press This is the third of his lectures on
1.-The Facts of Civilization" Seats free.
Mr. Adams handles these subjects in a way
that both instructs and amuses. Everybody
should attend.
On next Tuesday evening st. Johns Sun
day school gives a pancake sociable at the
residence of Mr. 7. j. NARROW, 92l North
Topeka avenue. Pancakes will be served of
all sorts with butter, syrup or, If you prefer
it, maple syrup There will also be a music
al programme. This is something new: be
there and have good time.
Mrs Emmons will speak at the congrega-
tionai church tonight; also hold a service for
women only young and old. at p. n. Sub
iect, "W omen's " ork for Christ
Mrs Mary A. Woodbridge, recording sec
rotary of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, and president of the
Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
will lecture in Wichita next Sunday. Ladies
from our neighbpring towns have expressed
a desire to hear this one OF Ohio's most dis
orators, and are making arrange
ments to be present.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
WELCOME HOME.

Wichita was more greatly excited yester-
day morning over the appearance of single
individual upon her streets, by far, than
were her people over the arrival of the leg
islature the day before. Some old timer es-
pied the portly form of j. NJ. Steele, who
had Just arrived from his home i'll Tacoma,
Washington Territory. The announcement
was hardly made before he was the recipient
of a regular ovation. He is a member Of the
upper house of the territorial legislature,
which adiourning, afforded him the long de-
sired opportunity to visit his old home and
old friends. John Steele was as closely if
not more closely identified with
Wichita, was as great a factor if
not greater factor in making the
proud successful place it was during
the first twelve years of its existence than
any other man who could be named. He
was the first officer ever elected in the coun-
ty. married the first couple and afterwards
held many responsible positions in both
county and city. He. represented Us in the
legislature AM was always first and fore
most in every enterprise involving the pros
perity of the city To tell half the things
he did and accomplished would take col
umns, and to tell of all his generous and I'M
selfish actions and work for this people
would take up the eight pages of the EAGLE.
He was followed up into our Office by
whole procession. Great. g-hearted, gen
erous John Steele; every body regretted his
leaving and everybody welcomes him back,
among whom the EAGLE desires to be
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
4 PRESENTATION.

Yesterday about noon there was pleasant
gathering of teachers at the county building
| the occasion being the presentation to Mr.
Hammond, ex-county superintendent, a SET
of Personal Memoirs" of u S. Grant The
gathering was in the county Superinten-
dents office Mr.. Hammond not being pres
ent was sent for Upon his entrance he was
confronted by Mr. G. NJ. Messerby who in a
neat speech presented the volumes on behalf
of the teachers of Sedgwicls county. Mr..
Hammond confessed to being surprised for
once, and in feeling speech accepted the
volumes rendered.
The present was given by some OF the
'boys" who have labored under him in the
cause of education, as testimonial of regard
and appreciation for his past kindness and
zeal in the cause in which they were CO.
laborers.
Among those present were Messrs. Madi-
son, Edwards, Fisher, Anderson, Ames,
Alexander, Slunnagon. Mackey, Mccormick
and Lawrance
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
luck ID AND GAGGED.
Two Men Make n Daring but Unsuccessful At
tempt Robbery.

| Yesterday afternoon two men. one a col
| ored the other white man. delivered over
to Bob Phipps, the auctioneer, a team OF
horses hitched TO a wagon, and asked him tc
sell the outfit for them. How much do you
| want for theIns' Phipps enquired. ''Oh
whatever YOU can get was the reply. The
auctioneer thought this rather suspicious
answer and at first hesitated about making
an effort to sell the property. After receiv
inc a further assurance from the men he com
menced the sale
While this was in progress boy ran rap
idly up Lawrence avenue and finding Off
GERS Clark, Cairns and Mcnamara, asked
their assistance in the recovery of team
which he said had been stolen. The four
walked to the corner of Douglas and Water
where the sale was taking place. The boy
recognizing the team offered for sale As
his own, the officers took charge of it and
had it driven 70 Buffers stable on Fourth
avenue. The white man who figured as one
OF the owners was arrested and taken to the
cooler. His colored companion had escaped.
He saw the boy on the street aud knowing
that he would identify the stolen property
and accuse him as one OF the thieves, ran
down south Main to Williams and disap-
peared. A man, however, answering his
description was seen walking rapidly west
ward through West Wichita Two colored
men, one of whom appears to answer the
description given. are now in the city prison
awaiting identification.
The boy, who appears to be about IS an
not too familiar with the ways of the
world, says that the colored man came TO
his father and asked for team TO move
Pherson to St. Johns. His father refused 10
hire the team unless his son went with it, the
colored man acceded to this and they started
After going for some distance the two were
Joined by the white man. At some stage OF
the journey he does not know exactly where.
the two men gagged him, tied him to the
bottom of the wagon bed, threw over him a
cloth and continued the travel. When they
had reached the Lawrence street bridge
about three miles south of Douglas avenue
panion took the boy from the wagon
and carrying him into thicket tied him to
tree and told him that they would return
with his supper They brought the team to
the city and went directly to Phipps to
have him sell it for them.
The boy in the meantime was laboring to
release himself, which after n half hours
effort he succeeded in doing, and arrived in
the city just III time TO prevent the sale of
the property ana secure the arrest of one OF
the thieves
The man arrested had large pocketbook
in which We're several letters, one addressed
to Howard Booth, Larned = the others hav
ing the card of the Davidson Loan and
Trust company upon the envelopes, to the
same person, Saratoga. He acknowledged
his guilt, and when asked what he intended
DONG with the boy said he would give him
come money and then release him.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION.

The Sedgwick County Teachers associa
ton held meeting yesterday afternoon a
the high school bull ling. There were pres
ent near hundred teachers and all thC
officials except the secretary.
Superintendent Pence explained the objec
of the question raised as regards the exhibi
of tie work of the common schools at oul
next county fair \ motion was then car
ried that Superintendent Pence should ap
point one teacher in each township to tak'
ch irge of exhibits in their respective town
ships
1t was decided to call convention on The
9th of August of the school officers of tht
| townships of the county.
MI 4. II. Sturdevant read paper on "a
Course OF Study for Summer Schools" e.
| thought that in order to accomplish safe
and certain result in educati n every teach
er should have plan OF operations, however
indefinite that plan might be. In his paper
he asks this question: Who is responsible
for the failures of so many teachers IN theiI
work. The one-sided teachers they turn out
on the world. Is it our county or the teach
ersi The question Of what branches and III
what order they should be studied should
not be decided by local districts 1t Is Inn
possible to crowd everything on the course
of study, and therefore he would
| recommend science before history
His paper was well discussed by Chancellor
Everest, Prof .Chideste and others. After
which NJ. W. Anderson presented resolu-
ton, viz: That we adopt as an association
and advise the adoption by district boards of
H. G. Sears course Of study for common
school, and that the county superintendent
authorize its application III the schools of
this county.
A paper was then presented by Prof. Child
ester, subject: HOY to obtain good teach
ers, and how to keep them. 1t was Prof
Chidester's idea that this could only be done
by trial of the teacher and good will of
school board, but we believe when teachers
are paid a salary large enough to authorize
good competent men and women to make
this their profession and prepare
for that profession, We Will be
able to find plenty Of good
teachers and to help keep them. An instru-
mental duet by Misses Woody and Guthrie.
The next was a paper by Miss Belle Helm,
subject, Our trials in the school room, which
was considered so good that a mot ion was
carried that it be published that all might
hear or read it.
Music by sextet.
Paper. subject. "aIemory,n by Chancellor
Everest 1t will be published in the next
issue of the Kansas Normal School Journal
and Prof Pence will have a large number of
copies for distribution.
Miss Blanche Smith recited "Archie Dean"
which y as favorably commented on by all.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
WEDDING BELLS.

Married at the brides residence. Miss Eliza
Gilborson to Mr.. f. Denis, both of Sedgwick
county, Thursday, by the Rev. Mr.. Parker.
The presents were numerous mention some
of them: Elegant silver water pitcher, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Whitney, fine silver fruit
basket, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. c. Jones. county
attorney, set of silver knives and forks, Mr.
and Mrs. E. Froman, silver castors, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Williams, silver napkin rings, Miss
Ely Latham, splendid lamp, Mr. and Mrs
j. b Brinley, splendid silver pickle stand,
Mr.. G. j. Brinley, beautiful tablecloth and
cloth and napkine, Mr. and Mrs A J. York,
beautiful album, Mrs. c. Gilborson, mother
of the bride. set of fruit plates, Mrs E. Nc
Cullum, handsome set of glassware, Mr. and
Mrs. S W. Bailey, beautiful tablecloth and
napkins, MIR. and Mrs. p. Wilkins, splendid
ring to the bride, Mrs Denis, very nice table
linen, Mr.. d. NJ. Sprangel, beautiful looking
glaSS, Miss Flora Bailey, very nice toilet set,
Miss Jenny Froman, vase, Miss Cortnev,
SATIN lined work basket, Miss Retty and Jes-
sey Williams After the couple were made
one all sat up to a most splendid dinner pro-
vided by Mr.. and Mrs. S W Bailey. Every
thing that the heart could wish for was
there; all kinds of cake, pie, meat, fruits and
wine After dinner all took their departure
for their homes, including Mr. and Mrs.
Denis to their home ready TO receive them,
on Waco street, city OF Wichita
The EAGLE wishes the fair bride and her
fortunate husband a long and happy life, as
unclouded as the sparkling wine which
reached our table from the wedding banouet.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
A NEW LIVERY STABLE.

n. i. Jackson purchased, through j. w.
Arthur & Co., lot No. 9S on Lawrence ave
nue., Mead's original addition, between Sec
ond and Third streets, price $4,000. He in
tends erecting three story brick and stone
livery stable The basement will be for
horses, second floor for buggies and third for
hay, grain, etc. Building is to cover the
entire lot and is to be one OF tho finest struc-
lures of the kind west of st. Louis. Plans
will soon be exc ,uted of the building and
future
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20

EDITOR EAGLE:-The Captain John B.
Carey and wife California party, consisting
of Colonel James Dyer and wife, John Stew
art and wife, Mr.. Eldridge and wife, 2. B.
johnson, C.. W. Johnson, W. E. Hutchinson
and wife, Mr.. G. S. Watkins, wife and
sister, Chas Tibbits, Col NJ Zimmerly, Col.
E. a Reiman, Nj. Pinkham and others,
consisting of thirty parties from Wichita,
arrived at Ell Paso at 2 p. IN. today. All
parties are taking in the old town of Paso
del Norte, the old, ancient Catholic church,
two hundred years old, the bull fights, the
chicken fights, and all other tricks, which l
Will mention in my letter from Los Angeles
Yours Z. a. REINAN
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.

The board of directors OF the Fairmont col
lege held a meeting at Attorney Clifford's
office last night and adopted plans for col
lege building and excavating will begin at
an early date A committee on material has
been appointed and the buildings will be
pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
The directors mean to spare no pains III
aking them suitable for the purpose. a
committee has been appointed to 30 east for
the purpose of securing all modern apph
anCeS
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20

Mr.. W. Gerber. OF Fremont, Michigan. ar
rived IN the city Thursday evening He VIZ
ited this city over year ago AMI decided
that it was booked for the leading city OF
Kansas With thst faith De invested rather
extensively in real estate aud on returning
home told his friends that hs intended 10
Realize three hundred per cent before sel.ing
They seemed TO think that the property
would be his for some years 4 few weeks
ago he was wired that his property was sold
and he is Cow here TO make some more in
yestmentS
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20

The PaWnee Valley Stock Breed
eTS' ASSOc1at on. will hold their
second annual sale of tine stock.
at Larned, Kan.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
MARCH 18th and 5th. st,
Commencing at 20 a. n, Sharp.

YARDS AT

The stock consists OF Clydes-
and French Canadian Stations.
Mammoth and Imported Jacks
work horses and mules. 100
brood mares bred to ClydeSdale
stations and jacks, fine driving
and saddle horses.
II you want TO see the finest
stock in the west do not fail TO
attend this sale.
Terms OF Sale-SiZ months timf
viii be given on good security
dra Wing ten per cent. interest:
per cent discount for cash.
+. 4. SAG r, Pre-
2. &. wilkins, Auctione
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
FOREST CITY PARK ASSOCIATIONS.

Last evening meeting was called at the
Office of H. &. Teer for the purpose of or
ganizing trotting association. Mr.. ToIer
was elected chairman and J. +. Davis score
tary
The organization will be known So the
Forest Guy Park association.
L. T. Even, CT. NJ Dickson and D. A Nc
Kiuzie, were elected committee 20 see in
regard to locating and purchasing land sui
able for track aud stable purposes. which
VIII be within five or six miles Of the city on
some line of railroad, and parties owning
lana within that distance who feel interested
in having the association locate on same will
please confer with O. NJ Dickson care Wlch-
tia Paper company, a. once.
Mr.. II. g. Toier was elected delegate 20 at
tend the next association convention to be
held IN Detroit, Mich, March end
The meeting adjourne TO Meet ~ the Of
fee OF II. G. Toler March eth.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
CRYSTAL ICE PLANT.

The building for the crystal ice plant has
been completed. Seven car loads of ma
chinery has arrived and is now being put in
place by fifteen machinstS. Two more car
loads are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Every thing is working along smoothly and
the company expects to be ready for work
bv the middle of next month
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20
ORDERS FROM A DISTANCE.

Some weeks ago MIR. II. r Farmer of the
Royal Spice mills made visit 10 Michigan.
and while there sold quite large bill of
goods TO parties in Oshkosh and Morrill,
The bill VAS composed Of the highest grades
of coifees, baking POWDERS and spices The
order was filled yesterday and shipped.
The company has filled several large or
ders IN Missouri, and have now an agent who
vii! work exclusively IN Arkansas. He is
working up good trade III that section.
The trade for the new year opens up encour-
a. ngly and the company is well satisfied
that they located their plant at Wichita
The shll ping facilities are such, together
with the superior quality OF goods sent out,
that they can sent goods east and south a
well as west and north
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-20

EXCURSION TO KINGNAS.

Quite number of our Knights Of Pythias
and other leading society people are talking
of a little excursion TO Kingman OF next
Tuesday, the 22d inst, to attend grand K
of T. ball to be given there on that evening.
The train leaves Wichita shortly before
in the evening, arriving at Kingman at $40.
Returning it reaches Wichita about o'clock
in the morning. 1t will be a very pleasant
trip for those who 60.